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Aug 14, 2026 maternity leave 105 days ra 11210 sss maternity benefit solo parent philippines labor law

Maternity Leave in the Philippines: 105 Days and Other Benefits Under R.A. 11210

Learn the 105-day maternity leave rule in the Philippines, who qualifies, how to avail it, and extra benefits under R.A. 11210.

May 2, 2021 labor law four-fold test employment status illegal dismissal labor-only contracting

The Four-Fold Test in Philippine Labor Law: A Guide to Employment Status

Learn how the four-fold test determines employee status in the Philippines, with insights from a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Jul 15, 2020 labor-law illegal-dismissal retrenchment termination labor-code security-of-tenure

Understanding Illegal Dismissal When Mistakes Dont Justify Firing

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when retrenchment is illegal dismissal, requiring proof of losses and fair selection criteria.

Oct 11, 2005 undue delay judicial discipline code of judicial conduct rule 140 supreme court

Supreme Court Fines Judge for Undue Delay in Rendering Decision

The Supreme Court fined a Tacloban judge P20,000 for gross inefficiency after a six-month delay in deciding an unlawful detainer appeal.